2009 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 597 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4164 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |
